Upcoming Events
Boo In Bluffton
The City of Bluffton will be hosting its annual Boo In Bluffton trick-or-treating event on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 5-6pm. The Wells County Republican Party will be handing out candy at our Headquarters.
2026 General Election
Voting centers are open 6:00am-6:00pm. Voting information can be found here.
Election Night Celebration
Join us at GOP Headquarters for an election night celebration as results come in. Please bring a dish to share. Headquarters will be open starting around noon, but we anticipate that most will arrive around 6:00pm as the polls close.
November Monthly Breakfast
The November 2026 Breakfast will take place on Saturday, November 7 at 8:00am and is sponsored by Rep. Matt Lehman.
Caucus for Ossian Town Council
The Wells County Republican Party will hold a caucus on Saturday, November 7, to select a Republican to fill the vacancy on the Ossian Town Council’s West District seat. The vacancy follows Glen Werling's resignation, effective October 12, 2026.
The caucus will begin at 9:30 AM at the Wells County Republican Headquarters, 125 S. Johnson St., Bluffton.
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must meet the following requirements:
Be a “Qualified Primary Republican” as defined by Indiana Republican Party Rule 1-24, which means a voter who cast a Republican Party ballot at the two most recent primary elections in Indiana in which the voter voted and who is a Republican in Good-Standing.
Be a “Republican in Good-Standing” as defined by Rule 1-25, which means a Republican who supports Republican nominees and does not actively or openly support another candidate against a Republican nominee.
Reside within the town limits of Ossian, Indiana, and within the Town Council’s West District.
Meet all statutory requirements to hold the office of Town Council under Indiana law.
Candidates must file a Declaration of Candidacy (Form CEB-5) with Caucus Chairman Preston T. Wright at least 72 hours before the caucus. Completed forms must be emailed to caucus@wells.gop by the filing deadline. The CEB-5 form is available through the Indiana Secretary of State’s website: https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/election-administrators-portal/election-forms/.
The Wells County Republican Party encourages qualified individuals interested in serving their community and representing the residents of Ossian’s West District to participate in the caucus.
Questions about the caucus may be directed to the Wells County Republican Party through its website at wells.gop/contact.
The Wells County Republican Party does not endorse candidates in local primary elections or caucuses.
Lunch & Listen
Current elected officials are invited to join the central committee for its Lunch & Listen event. This is an invite-only event. Invitees will receive an invitation in their email.
December Monthly Breakfast
The December 2026 Breakfast will take place on Saturday, December 5 at 8:00am and is sponsored by the GOP Women’s Group.
Elected Officials Oath of Office Ceremony
Join the newly elected officials as they take the oath of office in the Circuit Courtroom at the Wells County Courthouse.
Deadline to Submit Mail-In Absentee Voting Applications
Mail-in absentee ballot applications must be submitted by October 22, 2026 at 11:59PM.
To submit an absentee ballot application, click here and then click “Visit My Voter Portal”. From there, you will put in your information as it appears on your voter registration. After that, click on “Absentee Voting”, then “Vote By Mail”. Fill out the form completely and submit it.
If you have questions, please call the Wells County Clerk’s Office at (260) 824-6479.
GOP Women's Group Meeting
The GOP Women’s Group will meet on October 13 at 7pm at GOP HQ. For more information and to RSVP, contact Jenna Bowman by clicking here.
Reagan Rally
Our eighth annual Reagan Rally is on Saturday, October 10, 2026. We are excited to welcome Jerry Lopez. You won’t want to miss this casual open-air event.
You can buy tickets and sponsorships through October 3 by clicking here.
Candidate Forum 2026: Presented by the Wells County Chamber of Commerce
The Wells County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a candidate forum featuring the contested 2026 general election candidates for the following races:
IN Senate District 19
IN House District 50
IN House District 79
Rockcreek Township Board
It will take place in the lower level of the Commerce and Visitors Centre.
NOTE: This event is not hosted or sponsored by the Wells County Republicans.
Bluffton NOW Chili Cook Off
Bluffton NOW will be hosting its annual Downtown Bluffton Chili Cook Off on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 5-7 PM. The Wells County Republican Party will be participating in the event.
Tickets can be purchased from Bluffton NOW starting at 4:30 PM at the Parlor City Plaza. For more details, visit Bluffton NOW’s website or Facebook page.
October Monthly Breakfast
The October 2026 Breakfast will take place on Saturday, October 3 at 8:00am and is sponsored by the General Election Candidates.
Bluffton Street Fair Industrial Parade
The Wells County Republicans will be walking in the Bluffton Street Fair’s Industrial Parade.
Lineup will take place on South Main Street at 5:00pm, and the parade is set to start at 6:00pm.
Please join us to support our party & candidates.
If you would like to carry a flag, walk as a candidate/campaign, or if you have any questions, please contact us.
Bluffton Street Fair Grand Opening Parade
The Wells County Republicans will be walking in the Bluffton Street Fair’s Grand Opening parade.
Lineup will take place on South Main Street at 6:00pm, and the parade is set to start at 7:00pm.
Please join us to support our party & candidates.
If you would like to carry a flag, walk as a candidate/campaign, or if you have any questions, please contact us.
Ossian Days Parade
The Wells County Republicans will be walking in the Ossian Days parade.
Lineup is at 4:00pm, and the parade is set to start at 5:00pm.
Please join us to support our party & candidates. If you would like to carry a flag, walk as a candidate/campaign, or if you have any questions, please contact us.
September Monthly Breakfast
The September 2026 Breakfast will take place on Saturday, September 12 at 8:00am and is sponsored by the At-Large Wells County Council members.
Young Republicans Kickoff Social
Calling all young Republicans in Adams, Blackford, Jay, and Wells Counties!
If you're a Republican between the ages of 18 and 40, join us for our Young Republicans Kickoff Social.
We're bringing together young Republicans from across the area to meet, connect, and discuss forming a regional Young Republicans group. Whether you're already involved or looking to get started, we'd love to have you there.
Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 PM
Wells County Republican HQ
125 S Johnson St, Bluffton
Come meet other young Republicans and help us build something great together!
RSVP by August 25 by clicking here.
Lunch & Listen
Current elected officials are invited to join the central committee for its Lunch & Listen event. This is an invite-only event. Invitees will receive an invitation in their email.
Hoosier Tusk Force Volunteer Opportunity
We need volunteers to help stuff bags with candidate literature as part of the Hoosier Tusk Force effort.
We will meet at GOP Headquarters on Tuesday, August 18 at 6:30 PM. More hands will help us get the job done faster, so we would appreciate any time you can give.
Click here to learn more about the Hoosier Tusk Force.
GOP Women's Group Meeting
The GOP Women’s Group will meet on August 11 at 7pm at GOP HQ. For more information and to RSVP, contact Jenna Bowman by clicking here.
August Monthly Breakfast
The August 2026 Breakfast will take place on Saturday, August 1 at 8:30am and is sponsored by the Wells County Coroner, Recorder, & Sheriff.
NOTE: This breakfast will take place in Ossian.
Hoosier Tusk Force Training
Join us for Hoosier Tusk Force Training at the Wells County Republican Headquarters on Tuesday, July 28 at 7:00 PM.
The Hoosier Tusk Force is the Indiana Republican Party's statewide grassroots initiative focused on electing Republicans up and down the ballot through voter outreach, canvassing, and Get Out the Vote efforts. Whether you're an experienced volunteer or looking to get involved for the first time, this training will prepare you to make an impact this election season.
Click here to RSVP for the training.
Click here to learn more about the Hoosier Tusk Force.
Wells County 4-H Parade
The Wells County Republicans will be walking in the Wells County 4-H parade.
Lineup is at 9:30am in the south parking lot of Bluffton Regional Medical Center. The parade starts at 10am.
If you would like to carry a flag or walk with us, please contact us.
July Monthly Breakfast
The July 2026 Breakfast will take place on Saturday, July 11 at 8:00am and is sponsored by the Bluffton City Council members from Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
2026 Indiana Republican State Convention
Wells County’s 12 delegates elected in the May 2026 Primary Election will participate in the state convention held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, for the purpose of nominating a candidate for each of the following offices:
Secretary of State
Treasurer of State
State Comptroller
More details are available here.
June Monthly Breakfast
The June 2026 Breakfast will take place on Saturday, June 6 at 8:00am and is sponsored by the Wells County Auditor, Surveyor, & Treasurer.
Election Night Celebration
Join us at GOP Headquarters for an election night celebration as results come in. Please bring a dish to share. Headquarters will be open starting around noon, but we anticipate that most will arrive around 6:00pm as the polls close.
2026 Primary Election
Voting centers are open 6:00am-6:00pm. More details on locations can be found here.
May Monthly Breakfast
The May 2026 Breakfast will take place on Saturday, May 2 at 8:00am and is sponsored by the Bluffton Mayor, Clerk-Treasurer, Judge, & At-Large Council members.
Deadline to Submit Mail-In Absentee Voting Applications
Mail-in absentee ballot applications must be submitted by April 23, 2026 at 11:59PM.
To submit an absentee ballot application, click here and then click “Visit My Voter Portal”. From there, you will put in your information as it appears on your voter registration. After that, click on “Absentee Voting”, then “Vote By Mail”. Fill out the form completely and submit it.
If you have questions, please call the Wells County Clerk’s Office at (260) 824-6479.
GOP Women's Group Meeting
The GOP Women’s Group will meet on Monday, April 20 at 6:30pm at GOP HQ. For more information and to RSVP, contact Jen Whicker by clicking here.
Candidate Forum 2026: Presented by the Wells County Chamber of Commerce
The Wells County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a candidate forum featuring the contested 2026 Republican primary election candidates for the following races:
IN Senate District 19
Sheriff
Superior Court Judge
Harrison Township Board
Jefferson Township Board
Zanesville Clerk-Treasurer
It will take place in the lower level of the Commerce and Visitors Centre.
NOTE: This event is not hosted or sponsored by the Wells County Republicans.
April Monthly Breakfast
The April 2026 Breakfast will take place on Saturday, April 11 at 8:00am and is sponsored by the Wells County Council members from Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Lincoln Day Dinner
Join us for the Wells County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner on Thursday, April 9, 2026! Registration closed on March 31.
VIP Reception: 5:30 - 6:15 PM
Dinner: 6:30 PM
Thank you to our sponsors!
